What Ivisic's NCAA Clearance Means To The Illini

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 31, 2024

Champaign, Ill.— It's the news that Illinois basketball has been waiting months to hear:

Tomislav Ivisic is cleared to play!

The 7-foot-1 center from Croatia made the announcement via social media Thursday evening. Ivisic expressed his confidence in a previous statement, saying, “I’m very confident I will get to play. Illinois did everything right. I just want to be with my guys when the season starts.” Now that opportunity has been granted.

Unlike Tomislav, his twin brother Zvonimir faced significant delays in his eligibility process while . . .

 

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